RN Neuroangiographgy PRN/Per Diem

Diagnostic Cerebral Angiography

Able to work at least one shift per pay period.

Shifts - Day: 06:15-(15:00, 17:00, or 19:00) or Night: 1830-06:30

Why UT Southwestern?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care and resources for our valued patients and employees. Ranked as the #1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth for the fifth consecutive year, we invite you to continue your healthcare career with us at UT Southwestern. You will discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for learning and advancement into leadership roles.

Looking for a PRN RN well versed in Neuro Angiography, stroke patient care, sedation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• One (1) year of RN experience required.
• Two (2) years’ RN experience in any of the following: Interventional Radiology, Cardiac Cath, ICU, ED, or PACU preferred.Previous moderate sedation experience preferred.
• Current Texas (or BNE Compact State) license
• Graduate of an approved/accredited nursing program either by a governmental authority, nursing board, or a licensing authority which has jurisdiction over approval/accreditation of nursing programs (Texas BON 217.1). Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
• BSN preferred - Professional certification in a nursing organization is preferred.
• Specialty areas may have increased experience requirements as dictated by unit or standard of care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Performs and accurately documents physical, psychosocial, and emotional assessments. All assessments take into consideration age specific criteria (children, adolescents, adults and older adults).
2. Actively anticipates patient’s and/or patient’s family needs and expectations and utilizes these in conjunction with the assessment to develop an appropriate plan of care for the patient. Utilizes critical thinking skills in planning and prioritizing nursing care. Maintains and utilizes competencies per unit expectation.
3. Identifies and implements appropriate nursing interventions based on the completed assessment.Completes accurate and timely documentation of these interventions. Active coordinator of the interdisciplinary plan of care. Confers with all members of the health care team in a collaborative fashion.Shares information and observations of the patient and/or patient’s family in a manner that advocates for optimal patient care.
4. Appropriately prioritizes nursing interventions based upon completed assessment. Promptly identifies changes in condition as evidenced by nursing assessment, labs, x-rays, etc. Reports changes, takes follow-up action as appropriate. Actively involves patient in plan of care and keeps patient, family and/or caregiver informed.
5. Evaluates implemented interventions and modifies care according to the evaluation.Documents interventions and modifications to the plan of care in an accurate and timely manner.
6. Adheres to appropriate hospital and/or Department of Nursing policies, procedures, clinical pathways and nationally accepted standards of nursing practice.Incorporates ANA standards, into the provision of safe, quality patient care, utilizing current literature, and research.Practices in accordance with our Professional Practice Model – “Relationship Based Care” and delivers care using our Care Delivery System “PACE” - Patient Focused, Accountable, Coordinated and Continuous and Evidence Based.
7. Provides appropriate and timely answers and/or education to patients, patient’s families, significant others and/or caregivers. Completes accurate and timely documentation of all education provided including discharge plan of care. Assesses competence, obtains feedback/evaluation of understanding from patient, family, significant other and/or /caregivers.Demonstrates effective communication based on individual patient needs and learning preferences.
8. Welcomes and orients patient, family, significant other and/or caregiver to the unit. Encourages patient/family participation in care. Reviews personalized patient plan of care with patient/family every shift. Updates white boards accordingly and sets daily goals with patient input. Explains special diets, tests, procedures and medications in easily understood and appropriate language. Makes hourly rounds on patients and communicates when they will return.
9. Advocate for resources and support that enhance patient safety and unit/hospital-based initiatives.Participates in evaluating data to guide decisions regarding unit / department budget formulation and implementation.
10. Performs Peer Evaluation to provide constructive feedback to peers regarding performance.Holds co-workers accountable for their behavior and compliance with policies and standards.Actively intervenes when patient safety is at risk.
11. Performance Improvement:Accountable for patient care and quality/safety initiatives (EX:patient safety, patient satisfaction, core measures, infection control).Participates in multidisciplinary quality and practice improvement teams
12. Shares professional and technical information with colleagues and students.Offers self as a resource as needed to others (Ex: preceptor, charge, mentor, unit expert, lends a hand when needed). Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.

 The following is the acronym, "PACT", and is fundamental to all non-clinical positions at UT Southwestern Medical Center:

P-Problem Solving: Employees take ownership in solving problems effectively, efficiently, and to the satisfaction of customers, or managers. They show initiative in addressing areas of concern before they become problems.

A-Ability, Attitude and Accountability: Employees exhibit ability to perform their job and conduct themselves in a professional and positive manner reflecting a professional environment readily assuming obligations in a dependable and reliable manner.

C-Communication, Contribution, and Collaboration: Who are our Customers?Anyone who requests our help, needs our work product, or receives our services.Employees focus on customer service with creative solutions while improving the customer experience through clear, courteous, and timely delivery and communication.Sharing ideas with others helps expand our contribution to department goals.

T-Teamwork: Employees work to contribute to the department’s success by supporting co-workers, promoting excellence in work product and customer service, and in maintaining a satisfying, caring environment for each other.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed primarily in a hospital setting.

 Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents in lieu of stated minimums require prior approval of the Vice President for Human Resources Administration, or his/her designee.

 This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code §51.215.

To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. To learn more, please visit: https://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/why-work-here/diversity-inclusion